Keep Your Pet Hydrated During the Summer
Pet owners must be on the lookout for dehydration in their beloved pets as summer draws closer. During these hotter months, heat exhaustion and dehydration are significant causes for concern because they can result in serious health issues or even death. It is important to remember that preventing dehydration may be as easy as ensuring your pet always has access to fresh water so that you can enjoy a fun-filled summer.
The Importance of Water
Water is essential for keeping the body hydrated, controlling body temperature, and supporting organ health. Tiredness, a dry mouth, sunken eyes, and panting are signs of dehydration resulting from a lack of fluids.
Avoid Dehydration
Monitoring your pet’s water consumption and giving it indoor and outdoor water are simple ways to prevent dehydration in pets. If your pet is more active than usual during the summer, give them more water because they lose fluids through sweat and panting.
Picky Drinkers
Some animals may have particular tastes in the water they consume. Give your pet fresh water to ensure they have plenty to drink. Add fruit slices, ice cubes, or broth to make the water more appealing. Incorporating a pet water fountain may be wise because pets sometimes enjoy running water.
Please contact us immediately if you see signs that your pet is dehydrated or needs to drink more water. When treating situations of extreme dehydration, veterinarians can offer crucial treatment. They could perform a hydration test and give you IV or subcutaneous fluids.